What every woman should know: How does a man perceive her?

In a cultural context where male identity and couple relationships are going through a deep crisis, Alvaro Quesada, a 21-year-old committed to spreading the Theology of the Body, offers a profound and refreshing look based on the teachings of St. John Paul II.

“How a man looks at a woman according to the Theology of the Body” is the new episode published by the popular podcast of evangelization and human formation, Mantita y Fe, with the special participation of young Álvaro Quesada, from the project "Theology of the Body". Maybe it will help.

Presenter Bárbara Bustamante talks with Quesada about topics rarely explored in the media: male desire, authentic male tenderness and the challenge of living chastity in the 21st century.

A different view of women

Alvaro Quesada explains that the Theology of the Body completely transformed his way of seeing women. He no longer perceives her as an ephemeral object of desire, but as a “sanctuary of life,” worthy of respect and admiration. This new view implies recognizing her intrinsic value and treating her with an attention that transcends the superficial, promoting authentic relationships based on dignity.

The episode challenges the stigma that sensitivity and tenderness are signs of weakness in men. On the contrary, Quesada stresses that tenderness is an essential characteristic of true masculinity, which allows men to relate with respect, empathy and emotional depth, without losing their identity or strength.

Chastity and pornography

Chastity is not presented as a repression of desires, but as a state of the soul that helps free the heart. According to Quesada, living chastity in the 21st century allows man to love fully and authentically, directing his affections towards the good of the other and cultivating relationships based on self-giving and respect.

The podcast also addresses the need to heal the wounds of masculinity, including the consequences of pornography consumption and experiences of self-focus or selfishness. Overcoming these difficulties is key to being able to step outside oneself, give oneself to others and build healthy and meaningful bonds, both in love and in everyday life.

“St. John Paul II's theology of the body is like a ticking time bomb programmed to.
explode in this third millennium, and it's exploding now,” Quesada said during the interview.

The episode is now available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast and other podcast platforms through the official Gospa Arts channel. This content is aimed not only at young men, but also at married couples and parents looking to better understand male identity and the design of human love.

About Mantita y Fe

Mantita y Fe is a meeting and formation space that seeks to deepen in faith and the challenges of daily life from a close and spiritual perspective. The project is supported by its community on Patreon, offering exclusive content and meetings for its subscribers.